Principal Karen Weiss

A
wise Rabbi once said that Judaism is not taught - it is caught!

B'yachad
(together) students and parents at Congregation B'nai Israel
have many opportunities to participate in "Jewish experiences
educationally, spiritually, artistically, intellectually, and even
gastronomically so they may 'catch' the joy of being Jewish."

Our Family and Kinder Shabbat Services are participatory and designed
to give all our families the opportunity to learn the Shabbat prayers
and feel comfortable within the warmth of our synagogue community. Interspersed
throughout the year are Family Workshops, age appropriate programs
and holiday celebrations. Our
faculty is creative and dedicated to giving our children the best
and most meaningful Jewish education. They enthusiastically accept
the challenge and responsibility of making our 5,000 year-old traditions
relevant in modern times.

The
Religious School begins with Hebrew Prep, a combined Kindergarten through second
grade class, and continues through the Hey class, until seventh
grade. Our curriculum gives each child a solid background in Hebrew
Reading, Prayer, Jewish History, Jewish Values, Israel, Bible, Holidays
and Customs. To
express what they have learned, our students have previously written
and performed in Friday Night Service presentations and holiday plays.
They have also produced their own videos and class publications.

Our
learning is also turned into action as our students are actively involved
in collecting Tzedakah, and performing acts of Gimilut Chasadim -
acts of loving kindness for both local and Israeli organizations.
Over the years, our students have collected toys, books and food for
those in need. Our efforts have enabled a small school in Israel the
opportunity to establish an English Library, and youthful victims
of terror in Israel to receive Teddy Bears. Local hospital patients
have received traditional Purim packages of goodies collected and
wrapped by our students.

We
are proud that by the time our students reach Bar/Bat Mitzvah they
are prepared to lead Friday Night, Shabbat Morning, and Sunday morning
Services and that many of our graduates elect to continue their Jewish
education at the Bergen County Hebrew High School.

Please
feel free to contact Karen Weiss, principal of our Religious School, at the synagogue
with any questions or inquiries.

Thanks!

To
download the Hebrew School application in PDF format, please click
here. You can enter in
the information right on the computer using Adobe
and e-mail it as an attachment to our Principal, Karen Weiss. Or you can print it, fill it by hand, and fax or mail
it to us; See the "Contact Us" page for the details.